追突(ついとつ)

ついとつ
noun
rear-end collision
transportation
1. rear-end collision; running into the back of another vehicle
A traffic accident where one vehicle crashes into the back of the vehicle ahead of it. One of the most common types of traffic accidents.
信号待(しんごうま)ちの車(くるま)に追突(ついとつ)された。
I was rear-ended while waiting at a traffic light.
高速道路(こうそくどうろ)で追突(ついとつ)事故(じこ)が発生(はっせい)した。
A rear-end collision occurred on the expressway.
車間距離(しゃかんきょり)を十分(じゅうぶん)に取(と)らないと追突(ついとつ)の危険(きけん)がある。
If you don't maintain enough distance between cars, there is a risk of a rear-end collision.

Usage

A common term in traffic news and accident reports. The driver who rear-ends another vehicle is typically considered at fault in Japan. Chain rear-end collisions (玉突(たまつ)き事故(じこ)) involving multiple vehicles are also discussed using this term.

Common collocations

Related Words

Related: 衝突(しょうとつ) (collision (general))
Related: お釜(かま) (pot)
Compare: 自損(じそん) (self-inflicted damage)
Related: 車間(しゃかん) (distance between vehicles)
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Added 2026.3.15 16:20 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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